When Silence Speaks Volumes - LawNow Magazine

When Silence Speaks Volumes - LawNow Magazine

Low reporting rates for sexual violence reveal a lot about the need for specialized services that prioritize safety, choice and long-term support beyond the traditional justice system. Photo provided by the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services Despite decades of advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and law reform, the vast majority of sexual violence in Canada still goes unreported. According to Statistics Canada, fewer than one in tw…